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German Debut

In March, Mr. Smith makes his German debut at the Staatsoper Hamburg to perform one of his most beloved roles, Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca.

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Les Arts Valencia House Debut

To begin the new year, after his successful debut as Roméo with Washington National Opera, Mr. Smith makes his next house debut of the season, at Les Arts in Valencia. He reprises the role of The Prince in Dvořák’s enchanting opera, Rusalka.

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2023/24 Season

In a highly anticipated 2023/24 season, Mr. Smith performs two role debuts and several house debuts. He kicks off the season at the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, taking on the role of Turiddu in Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, under the baton of Maestro Roberto Kalb - marking his role and house debut.

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Debut as Boris in Janáček’s Káť’a Kabanová

Following his performances as Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santa Domingo in Colombia, Mr. Smith returns to Europe to make his house debut and role debut singing Boris in Janáček’s Kát’a Kabanová at the Opéra national de Lyon in France.

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Italian Debut

After a successful debut at Greek National Opera, Mr. Smith makes his Italian debut, performing the role of Erik in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

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Les Contes d’Hoffmann at Greek National Opera

Mr. Smith makes his house debut at Greek National Opera, returning to the title role in Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann. His debut performance of the role at Opéra national de Bordeaux in 2019 was described by Forum Opera as a “revelation.”

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